Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful twist on a childhood favorite, merging sweet nostalgia with adult sophistication. These cookies are soft, buttery, and slightly flaky, topped with a sprinkle of sugar for that extra crunch. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, they promise to bring joy to your taste buds and warm smiles to your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently.
- If desired, fold in sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow to cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg